La Trobe Law School
We believe that shaping the law for the better can improve individual lives and whole communities
La Trobe Law School’s progressive and practical courses ensure that graduates are career ready – and ready to make a difference in their local and global communities.
Our vision is to create a teaching and learning environment that emphasises academic excellence, access to justice and employability, with research outcomes that shape the law for the better.
At La Trobe Law School, you’ll deal with real clients and workplaces while you study. Learn from the best, so you can become a leader in your career.
PROMOTING JUSTICE AND EQUITY THROUGH INNOVATIVE TEACHING AND RESEARCH
Top 200 globally
We’re ranked in the world’s top 200 for law.
Times Higher Education (THE), 2025, World University Rankings 2025 by subject: Law
Highly rated for skills development
84.2% of our law undergraduate students were positive about their skills development.
Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching (QILT), 2023, ComparED: Laws & Paralegal Studies (Undergraduate)
Practical experience
Put theory into practice with a clinical placement in law or criminology.
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Make your impact
The world needs forward-thinking legal professionals. Gain a powerful skillset and expertise in law. Build strong professional networks through real-world industry experience. Work in a wide range of fields, including law firms, in-house counsel at major corporations or consulting firms, community legal centres, government and the courts.
OUR COURSES CREATE PROFESSIONALS WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Study with us
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
- Bachelor of Criminology
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Criminology/Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/ Bachelor of Criminology
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/Bachelor of Global Studies
- Bachelor of Laws (Honours)/ Bachelor of Commerce
- Juris Doctor
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News
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Inspiring advice for law graduates
With graduation season upon us, we asked key academics from La Trobe Law School for their advice to help new graduates transition to a rewarding career in law.
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Mooting success for La Trobe Law School students
La Trobe Law School students have achieved outstanding international and national success, showcasing their skills in the Vis East Moot in Hong Kong and the MULSS Parliamentary Debate Competition.
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Rethinking community treatment orders
New research from Professor Chris Maylea has challenged the legal and ethical foundations of community treatment orders.
Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more